People are right...after surgery your tastes will change for more than just the protein drinks.  I have found that I love the chicken broth and taste-free powder from Unjury. They let you buy it by the single packet, so you can try it before you commit to the expensive bottles.  I also like the Isopure Alpine Punch flavor from GNC or online.  Before surgery I liked the vanilla and chocolate protein drinks, but since the surgery I have not been able to find one I can drink!

Buy what you need for your presurgery liquid diet, then pick up a few sample packets from online or at a natural food store. I would recommend you get some that can be mixed with water, not milk, for post surgery. I am now lactose intolerant, which I wasn't before WLS.  I drank some of the SF Carnation Instant Breakfast, but had to mix with water. I barely tolerated that for the first couple weeks out, but haven't been able to stomach it since!

Good luck!  Be sure to SIP, SIP, SIP and WALK, WALK, WALk after surgery, it helps trust me!

It really does come down to a taste thing Darren (and fellow Canadian!! - I am originally from Brandon, MB, but lived in Mississauga for my last year in Canada before moving to the us in 1998.  I visited Thunder Bay several times as a kid on the way to Pakwash Lake (sp?)).  I started drinking Unjury chocolate shakes prior to surgery and loved them.  I was drinking a 2-3 per day, and had no issues what so ever.  I tried the GNC brand, the Walmart Brand, and a few others, but the Unjury was my favorite with the least aftertaste.

After surgery I couldn't drink the shakes anymore.  The texture of the frothy milkshake literally brought me close to vomiting no matter what kind I tried.  I had so many people from support group offer me sample, and I just couldn't do it. 

Admittedly I am at a disadvantage - I am lactose intolerant - so I was unable to drink the Click shakes, but I think it really wouldn't have mattered anyways.  I had to resort to protein bars such as Luna to get my protein in which is unfortunate because the calories can add up quickly.

I recently discovered Protein Twist from Protica.  They are protein jelly candy, and they are delicious!  Each 1 oz candy has 15g of protein, a full serving of fruit, only 3 g of sugar, and only 100 calories.  I was having to eat 2 protein bars to get that level of protein, at a much higher calorie count.

My best suggestion for you is to go to the websites for the protein suppliers and see if they have samples you can purchase.  I know that Unjury has samples, as does Jay Robb (I believe it's called).  As for the ViSalis shakes, my sister-in-law sells the stuff and I wouldn't touch it even if I could stomach it!!

Good luck on your surgery, and let us know how it went!

Suggestion for the best Protein and Mineral Supplements after RNY

I have had some advice but I am not familiar with the tastes and textures of any! I am a true protein shake greenhorn! Anyways I live around 3 hours from Duluth in Thunder Bay, about 30 mins from the USA border, so I like having my options open about buying the best protein mix possible...no one would know better than you guys!


I am prepping for post surgery after Feb 10, and wanted to know the best suggestions for Protein and Mineral supplements. I am in favour of the ones with higher protein because I really am not down with shakes that have 10g of prot and having to get down 4-6 shakes a day since I am recommended to have an intake between 40-60 with less than 20g of carbs and less than 5g of fat.

I work security for a health centre and the ladies here are trying to get me to buy Visalus Sciences Vi-Shape Shake Mix. I'm kind of leery of a protein mix who's slogan is "The Shake Mix that tastes like Cake Mix" LOL

I have also looked into Click Expresso Protein Shakes.

What is your suggestion?


Regards,

Darren

PS Love your forums! Very informative!

       Darla gave excellent advice. The system doesn't seem perfect, but soon it will be a big rush as a date is set and the learning begins.
       Enjoy the ride and make the most of your opportunity to transform your life. Post surgery,  the ball truely is in your court and your actions will dictate your success.

 
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Thanks!